Requisition ID : 00115993
Job Posting: Jun 23, 2014, 3:31:36 PM
Closing Date: Jul 7, 2014, 11:59:00 PM
Full-time Shift Start Time: 8:30 A.M. Shift End Time: 4:30 P.M.
Posting Salary: $50837 to $64268 ANNUALLY
Organization: Offices Under the President --Department of Budget and
Management Services
Under the direction of the Budget Director or designee, assists with the
preparation and administration of the annual operating budget as well as
the five-year Capital Improvement Plan. Evaluates line-item budget
requests for reasonableness and consistency, prepares budget
recommendations, and compiles the budget information into a format
suitable for the presentation of proposed budget to the County Board of
Commissioners. Assists in the development and reporting of performance
measures and reporting on status of capital projects, benchmarking and
surveying, research of programs, special tasks, and projects as assigned.
Conducts fiscal impact analysis, analyzes financial and statistical
data, prepares reports and makes recommendations. Performs other duties
as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications
*Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor's
Degree in Business Administration, Finance, Political Science or Public
Administration SUPPLEMENTED WITH two (2) years of full-time work
experience in budgeting with a local, state or federal governmental
entity; OR graduation from an accredited college or university with a
Master's Degree in Business Administration, Finance, Political Science or
Public Administration is required. (Must provide original
college/university transcript at time of interview)*
*Degrees awarded outside of the United States with the exception of those
awarded in one of the United States' territories and Canada, must be
credentialed by either the World Education Services (WES) or Educational
Credential Evaluators (ECE). Original credentialing documents must be
presented at time of interview.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES AND OTHER CHARACTERISTICS
Ability to work independently with a high degree of accuracy and attention
to detail. Knowledge of business, finance, auditing, budgeting and
accounting practices and legal requirements. Ability to manage projects
and lead teams. Ability to communicate both verbally and in written
formats. Knowledge of practices and methods of budget analysis and
control. Skilled in policy analysis and evaluation of programs related to
funding priorities. Knowledge of fiscal impact, statistical and financial
analysis techniques. Knowledge of structure, function and operation of
municipal, state, or other governmental organization. Knowledge of
Microsoft Excel, Word, Power point, and Access.
The duties listed are not set forth for purposes of limiting the
assignment of work. They are not to be construed as a complete list of
the many duties normally to be performed under a job title or those to be
performed temporarily outside an employee's normal line of work.
VETERAN'S PREFERENCE
When applying for employment with Cook County Government, preference is
given in the application process to honorably discharged Veterans who have
served in the Armed Forces of the United States for more than 180
consecutive days, or during War Time. To take advantage of this
preference a Veteran must:
*MEET THE MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS FOR THE POSITION.
*IDENTIFY THEMSELVES AS A VETERAN ON THEIR EMPLOYMENT APPLICATION BY
ANSWERING YES TO THE QUESTION "Are you a military veteran?"
*ATTACH A COPY OF THEIR DD 214, DD215 or NGB 22 (NOTICE OF SEPARATION) AT
TIME OF APPLICATION FILING. IF YOU HAVE MULTIPLE DD 214S, 215S, OR NGB
22S, PLEASE SUBMIT THE ONE WITH THE LATEST DATE. COAST GUARD MUST SUBMIT
A CERTIFIED COPY OF THE MILITARY SEPARATION FROM EITHER THE DEPARTMENT
OF TRANSPORTATION (BEFORE 911) OR THE DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY
(AFTER 911).
VETERAN MUST PROVIDE ORIGINAL APPLICABLE DISCHARGE PAPERS AT TIME OF
INTERVIEW.
Benefits Package
*Medical, Dental, and Vision Coverage
*Basic Term Life Insurance
*Pension Plan and Deferred Compensation Program
*Employee Assistance Program
*Paid Holidays, Vacation, and Sick Time
*You May Qualify for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (PSLF)
For further information on our excellent benefits package, please click on
the following link:
http://www.cookcountyrisk.com/
COOK COUNTY IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
